Know all about Boninite and Taconite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Taconite is Banded, Trellis. Boninite appears Dull and Soft and Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Boninite is vitreous while that of Taconite is earthy. Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors whereas Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.